Catering Manager in Southwell

We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Catering Manager. At ARC we embrace diversity, we develop our people, we care for our visitors, we think about our impact and we are proud of our sport.

Who is Southwell Racecourse and Golf Course? Set in the town of Southwell near Newark and one of only six all-weather racecourse tracks in the UK, Southwell has its own unique charm and character, making it one of the premier sporting venues in the East Midlands. After previously owning the UK’s only fibresand surface All-Weather track, Southwell switched over to a Tapeta surface as of 2021. With racing on both All-Weather and Turf tracks taking place throughout the year, we are one of the country's busiest racecourses. Not only are we Horseracing at Southwell, we are also home to Southwell Golf Club. The course has two contrasting nine holes. The Front 9 sits within Southwell Racecourse and is characterised by a large number of water hazards. The 7th hole, a 138 yards par 3 with an island green is Southwell’s signature hole.

About the role: The catering manager will lead the food and beverage operation across Southwell Racecourse and Southwell Golf Club, overseeing catering and events for race days, golf events, conferences, weddings, and hospitality experiences. Responsible for delivering exceptional guest service, operational excellence, and strong commercial performance, the role also ensures compliance, effective stock and cost control, and the development of high-performing teams. Working closely with venue leadership and central support teams, you will play a key role in driving revenue growth and creating outstanding customer experiences across both venues.

Responsibilities for the successful Catering Manager include (but are not limited to):

• Lead the catering and events strategy to drive commercial growth.
• Deliver exceptional food, service, and customer experiences.
• Drive operational excellence through best practice and continuous improvement.
• Oversee catering systems including Kappture, K-Stock, Humanforce, and EMS.
• Manage labour, food costs, budgets, and revenue performance.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, HACCP, COSHH, and H&S standards.
• Coach and develop high-performing catering teams.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Marketing, HR, and Group teams.
• Support innovative food, beverage, and retail strategies.
• Use reporting and data insights to improve performance and efficiency.
• Build strong relationships across sites and support key events.
• Identify new opportunities to grow revenue and guest satisfaction.

Please note: Due to the nature of the role, flexibility is essential. You’ll be expected to work unsocial hours on a regular basis, including evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays.

The person we are looking for as a Catering Manager has:

• Experience of leading and managing a team of people.
• Minimum 3 years of experience.
• Drive high operational standards, championing attention to detail and exceeding customer expectations.
• Be IT proficient, including Microsoft Office, stock management and EPOS systems.
• Have a positive, approachable and professional manner.
• Be a strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Work Perks of being a Catering Manager with us at ARC:

• 2 Annual Members passes, giving access to over 1500 racedays.
• Hotel Discounts and Complimentary Golf.
• Annual leave starting at 22 days increasing up to 28 in line with length of service.
• Pension & Group life assurance schemes.
• Healthshield – including 24hr GP & EAP.

At ARC, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability that requires reasonable adjustments, please let us know; we will ensure that individuals with additional needs are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions. We understand the value that diversity brings to our business and we are striving to create a working environment that is inclusive, psychologically and physically safe and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions. We are committed to making a consistent, top-down effort to be role models on what diversity, inclusion and belonging means in society.

Closing Date 12-06-2026